With the credit crisis clamping down on consumers' finances, people are taking steps to curb their expenditure.

With the winter nights beginning to draw in, consumers may begin to find they are using more energy within their homes. However, the cost of using gas and electricity already appears to be turning the heat up on many people's finances.

With October half-term school holiday on the horizon, many Britons may be looking towards taking a break from the stresses of modern life by choosing to spend a little time abroad. However, Tesco Travel Insurance reports that - whatever their destination -there a number of ways that those going away can limit any unnecessary pressures on their spending and be able to make some "savvy savings".

With the cost of food, energy and fuel all on the up and the housing market in a state of decline, the current financial climate might present itself as being an important time to set money aside for the future. However, it appears that a significant number of Britons are not doing this.

With the domestic league taking a break, a significant number of football fans are to turn their attention towards getting behind the three lions, a new study shows.

Consumers are continuing to struggle under the burden of increasing food bills, it has been reported.